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‘Safe, stigma-free alternative’: DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center marks anniversarySep 13, 2026 9:43 am - In its first year of operations, DuPage County’s Crisis Recovery Center has completed more than 2,200 onsite assessments, providing mental health and addiction recovery services to thousands of residents and easing the strain on area emergency rooms.
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Supporters united at vigil and remembrance on anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s deathSep 12, 2026 6:00 pm - A remembrance to mark the death anniversary of conservative activist and Northwest suburban native Charlie Kirk Saturday at Lakewood Chapel in Arlington Heights fell short of standing room only but those who attended were united in honoring his memory.
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Germanfest brings authentic music, food and beer to Hoffman Estates for 20th yearSep 12, 2026 2:58 pm - Festivalgoers in lederhosen filled the crowd Saturday as edelweiss could be heard playing in the background at Hoffman Estates’ 20th annual Oktoberfest-themed Platzkonzert Germanfest.
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Parking deck plan for Naperville’s Nichols Library needs to be redoneSep 12, 2026 2:21 pm - Naperville will need to start from scratch on design plans for a new parking deck at Nichols Library, a process that could cost $1.8 million, according to a city manager’s memo.
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Naper Pride Fest not happening this year, organizers saySep 12, 2026 12:25 pm - Naper Pride Fest — traditionally held in September — is not happening this year, organizers confirmed in a Facebook post this week.
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Doors open on new Boys & Girls Club’s impact center in CarpentersvilleSep 12, 2026 12:06 pm - The Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs officially opened its teen impact center Thursday, announcing it would be named for the family foundation whose donation helped them meet the building’s $13.2 million fundraising goal.
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Hearing set on fate of Waukegan hospital property: ‘They need to find a resolution as soon as possible’Sep 12, 2026 11:58 am - Vista Medical Center East may be required to pay rent to a landlord if Lake County Judge R. Christopher Ditton orders the real estate at the northwest corner of Sheridan Road and Glen Flora. Avenue, where the hospital sits, transferred to a new owner because of unpaid property taxes.
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‘Right thing to do’ or ‘feel-good’ PR? Suburbs split on whether ICE bans on municipal property actually workSep 12, 2026 9:46 am - After a year in which some suburbs pushed back against Operation Midway Blitz by passing local laws prohibiting immigration enforcement on municipal property, debate continues over how effective those measures have been.
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Even as Bears eye Indiana move, Arlington Heights extends lobbyist contract to lure team to suburbsSep 12, 2026 9:44 am - Despite the Bears advancing plans for a stadium in Indiana, Arlington Heights continues lobbying efforts to secure the team’s relocation to the former Arlington Park racetrack site.
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September Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: A Chicago patient’s journey to diagnosing this rare conditionSep 12, 2026 1:03 am - Homer Butuya suffered from debilitating headaches for years that were triggered by everyday activities like driving and laughing. A condition causes spinal fluid to leak into the bloodstream, creating severe low brain pressure. Dr. Krishna Joshi performed a minimally invasive procedure to stop the leak, and Butuyan was headache-free within two weeks, returning to his normal life and work.